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Host: Madeline

Mount Laurel, NJ, United States

USD
$107-$119 per person

Hands-On Bread Baking Class in NJ: Sourdough & Pretzels

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Madeline

Madeline’s passion for bread-making began when a friend introduced her to homemade bread one holiday weekend - she was hooked! Gifted a starter, she has been baking ever since, finding it a delightful way to express her creativity. Madeline loves sharing the joy of bread baking with others and especially enjoys hosting children. If you have kids, feel free to bring them along for a fun, hands-on experience!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) BREAD BAKING CLASS: Immerse yourself in a private, 2-hour hands-on baking class where you’ll learn to master two delicious breads: sourdough and pretzels. Start by exploring the stages of bread-making, from mixing, stretching, and shaping to Dutch oven baking. While your sourdough bakes to perfection, you’ll dive into the art of pretzel-making, folding dough into classic salty and cinnamon-sugar twists.

Enjoy your freshly baked sourdough paired with sweet and savory compound butters and toppings like burrata with arugula or jalapeño cheddar. You’ll leave with a mason jar of sourdough starter, recipes, and care instructions to continue your bread-baking journey at home.

Relax and savor a couple of glasses of wine as you bake, learn, and enjoy this fun, interactive experience! This experience is a baking class and does not include a full meal.

Notes:
1. Madeline works during the day, so she is available to host on weekend mornings and weekday evenings, but not on weekday mornings.
2. Madeline has a sweet friendly indoor cat. Please let her know in advance if you have allergies or concerns, and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sourdough bread with compound butters, cheese and condiments
  • Salty savory pretzels
  • Sweet pretzels
  • Wine

Traveler reviews

5.0 (2)
I took this class with my 21-year-old son, who recently developed an interest in baking, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we’ve shared together. I didn’t know exactly what to expect going in, but Maddie exceeded every expectation. Her kitchen is beautiful and welcoming, and it was clear how much thought and preparation she put into the experience. Everything was organized so we could focus on learning and enjoying the process rather than worrying about the details. She even had something for us to snack on while the bread baked, which was such a thoughtful touch. My son especially loved the class. Maddie was patient, kind, and encouraging, and she made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We left with fresh bread, a bag of goodies, and the confidence to continue baking at home. As an added surprise, she even sent us a video she made of our visit afterward, which made the experience even more special. Even if you’ve never baked bread before, Maddie makes the entire process approachable and enjoyable. This was absolutely worth every penny and something we will remember for a long time. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning how to make bread or simply looking for a unique and meaningful experience.
- angee March 09, 2026
Me and my mom had a great time. Maddy was an excellent host and a great teacher. Everything was structured and well organized. If you’re new to making bread, this was a 10/10 for us. Highly recommend!
- jack March 08, 2026

Madeline

$107-$119 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $119 $107
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $119 $107
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm

Meet Madeline

Madeline’s passion for bread-making began when a friend introduced her to homemade bread one holiday weekend - she was hooked! Gifted a starter, she has been baking ever since, finding it a delightful way to express her creativity. Madeline loves sharing the joy of bread baking with others and especially enjoys hosting children. If you have kids, feel free to bring them along for a fun, hands-on experience!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) BREAD BAKING CLASS: Immerse yourself in a private, 2-hour hands-on baking class where you’ll learn to master two delicious breads: sourdough and pretzels. Start by exploring the stages of bread-making, from mixing, stretching, and shaping to Dutch oven baking. While your sourdough bakes to perfection, you’ll dive into the art of pretzel-making, folding dough into classic salty and cinnamon-sugar twists.

Enjoy your freshly baked sourdough paired with sweet and savory compound butters and toppings like burrata with arugula or jalapeño cheddar. You’ll leave with a mason jar of sourdough starter, recipes, and care instructions to continue your bread-baking journey at home.

Relax and savor a couple of glasses of wine as you bake, learn, and enjoy this fun, interactive experience! This experience is a baking class and does not include a full meal.

Notes:
1. Madeline works during the day, so she is available to host on weekend mornings and weekday evenings, but not on weekday mornings.
2. Madeline has a sweet friendly indoor cat. Please let her know in advance if you have allergies or concerns, and she will do her best to accommodate you.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sourdough bread with compound butters, cheese and condiments
  • Salty savory pretzels
  • Sweet pretzels
  • Wine

Traveler reviews

5.0 (2)
I took this class with my 21-year-old son, who recently developed an interest in baking, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we’ve shared together. I didn’t know exactly what to expect going in, but Maddie exceeded every expectation. Her kitchen is beautiful and welcoming, and it was clear how much thought and preparation she put into the experience. Everything was organized so we could focus on learning and enjoying the process rather than worrying about the details. She even had something for us to snack on while the bread baked, which was such a thoughtful touch. My son especially loved the class. Maddie was patient, kind, and encouraging, and she made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We left with fresh bread, a bag of goodies, and the confidence to continue baking at home. As an added surprise, she even sent us a video she made of our visit afterward, which made the experience even more special. Even if you’ve never baked bread before, Maddie makes the entire process approachable and enjoyable. This was absolutely worth every penny and something we will remember for a long time. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning how to make bread or simply looking for a unique and meaningful experience.
- angee March 09, 2026
Me and my mom had a great time. Maddy was an excellent host and a great teacher. Everything was structured and well organized. If you’re new to making bread, this was a 10/10 for us. Highly recommend!
- jack March 08, 2026
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $119 $107
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $119 $107
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm
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